Development of Achievement Test in Filipino 8

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

The study was conducted to develop and validate an achievement test in Filipino 8 based on the competencies in the K-to-12 Curriculum Guide. The target subject focused on grammar and literature in the Philippines.

METHODS

Table of the specification was formulated as a guide in making the test items. The researcher was able to formulate a 151-item test which was validated by the adviser and the set of experts. After the validation, different stages of testing were done. A pilot test was given to Grade 9 students. This was the same as the first trial run that resulted in a final set of tests composed of 74 items. The 74-item test was used and conducted to 245 students in Grade 8 for the second trial run and test pre-test. The test conducted was the basis of determining the reliability of the test.

RESULTS

The results showed that 74 items were valid and reliable by the use of statistical treatment of test re-test reliability coefficient which has r.-0.968 value. This showed excellent reliability of the test. Furthermore, the study proved that the constructed achievement test was accurate for Grade 8 learners.

DISCUSSIONS

The results showed that the test items constructed are fit for administration to the grade 8 students in Filipino. The division or district heads may use the constructed test for the division or district unified test or achievement test.